Question

The " Bheel " movement of Rajasthan took place in which year?
1. 1816
2. 1817
3. 1818
4. 1819

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1818

The correct answer is 1818.

 Bheel Movement -

• The " Bhil community" was the first to raise the voice against the rule of the British in 1818.
• The community lives in Udaipur ( Mewar), Banswara, Durgapur, and Sirohi.  
• The Mewar government wanted some social  and administrative reforms.
• This tribal community was considered suitable for religious conversion.
• This was the reason why the community raises the revolt in 1818.

• Along with the Bhil community, the " Garasiya" community also lived there and contributed towards the security of Mewar.
• " Mewar-Bhil Corps" was established by the Britishers in 1841.